Academic Excellence

Since its foundation in 1895, The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has been regarded as an international centre of academic excellence and innovation in the social sciences. Its teaching and research is recognized worldwide as a benchmark of quality.

The University of London and the LSE maintain robust and effective quality assurance mechanisms. Study materials are developed and designed by academics of the London School of Economics and students are examined to the same standard as LSE internal students. The syllabuses for each individual subject within the degrees and Diploma are kept under constant review by subject specialists to ensure they are clear and up-to-date. This ensures that the award you receive is recognised worldwide|for its quality and value, and that students benefit from the academic rigour and cutting-edge research undertaken within the LSE.

It is important to remember that students studying University of London International Programmes are registered with the University of London and are awarded a University of London degree on successful completion of their studies. Although the study experience is different, degrees awarded to International programmes students are of a comparable standard to those awarded to students who study on campus at the LSE. The certificate awarded indicates that the successful student was examined by the LSE.

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